Sanitary apron



N. BRANDT SANITARY APRON Jan.'2l, 1930.

Filed Jan. 7. 182B INVENTOR /Vcja Brandi ATTORNEYS Patented Jan. 2l, 1930 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE ,NAYA BRANDT, 0F IUAV YORK, N. Y.

SANITARY APRGN An important object of the present inven` and are equally spaced along the length of the tion is te provide improved means tor attaching a sanitary `apron or shield to a garment.

Another obj ect of the invention is to previde improved attaching means for a sai-iitai'y apron, which will eilectuaflly prevent accidental detachment of the apron from the garment to which it is applied, ave-id ydiscomfort to the wearer, and ,provide for the ready disconnection of the apron Aand gai ment for separate cleaning or laundering.

Another object of the invention isto provide a sanitary apron unit for attachment to `a garment, comprising an attaching band adapted to be stitched to the garment, and an apron detachably held to said band by lacing means. When the unit is applied to a garment the band remains permanently attac-hed thereto while the apron may be readily unlaced and removed. The lacing inea-ns `provides maximum security against accidental detachment of the apron, and its flexibility prevents discomfort to the wearer such as would be caused by buttons or snap fastenings.

In the drawings, Fig. 1 is a 'front view of an undergarment partly broken away to disclose my improved apron unit applied to the inner side of the back portion of the garment;

Fig. 2 an enlarged detail section taken on the line 2 2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 a detail section taken on the line 3 3 of Fig. 1; l

Fig. 4 a fragmentary view showing the apron unlaced from its supporting band; and

Fig. 5 a face view of the apron unit per se.

lily invention is particularly designed for application to a garment 1 of the slip or camisole type. However, it may be used in connection with other foi-nis of garments. The apron unit includes an attaching band 2 formed of a strip of freely flexible fabric. rThis strip is folded longitudinally to double its thickness, and between its free longitudinal edges a narrow edge strip 3 is secured. The latter extends substantially the length of the band 2 and carries a series of small loops 1. These loops depend from the band E2 str-i133.

A sanitary apron 5 fo 1med of rubberized sil'l or other suitable waterproof material is supported by the attaching band Secured vto the upper edge of the apron is a freely ilexible fabric strip G. rrlhe latter is folded to double its thickness and the apron. stitched to it as at 7 between the folds. This strip is substantially eosextensive in length with the supporting banfLfZ and its upper folded edge is straight. lts lower edges, however, curve downwardly to increase the width of its medial portion. The width of the apron is less than the length ofthe strip so that the ends of the latter extend beyond the side edges ef the apron. Secured along the upper edge of the strip 6 is a narrow edge sti-ip 8 which carries a series `of upwardly extending loops 9. These loops are equally spaced and similarto the depending loops l and are disposed between the latter. A lacing strand 10 is threaded through 'the loops of both series. rllhis strand is securely attached at one end to the apron strip 6 as indicated at 11. At its opposite end it is tied in a vbow 12 so that it may be readily united and withdrawn from the loops when desired. The strand, the loops and the edge strips 3 and 8 are all formed of slender silk braid, so that the connection between the apron and the supporting strip 2 is of slight bulk and is freely lleiiible.

Preferably the apron unit, comprising the apron, the supporting band 2 and the lacing means, will be all made up and assembled prior to its application to a garment. It may form an article of Commerce separate from the garment or it may be attached to the latter and sold with it. To apply the article C yto the garment 1 the apron supporting band 2 is placed within the garment at a suitable position upon the back thereof and perma- `nently secured in place by longitudinal stitching 13. The ends ofthe band are also turned under and secured to the garment by transverse stitching 14. The apron then depends from -the band, within `the garment, in a position to shield the latter and also the outer garment. The lacing eifectually prevents acleidental detachment of the apron oran-y `part CFL thereof under strain and the wearer is therefore relieved of anxiety. If a downward pull is exerted upon the apron at any point the lacing means will yield and distribute the strains. There are a large number of the safeguard the apron, the lacing means, the attaching band and the garment from rupture when the apron is subjected to pulling strains. There are a large number of the small loops 4 and 9 and even if the lacing strand 10 were to break or become untied no material sagging or detachment of the apron would result. Also by the provision of such connecting means I avoid the use of buttons, snap fasteners or the like which are hard and cause discomfort, in addition to being unreliable when subjected to strain. The lacing means is softand freel fiexible; is arranged between the lower edge of the band 2 and the upper edge of the band 6 and is of negligible bulk so that it causes no discomfort whatever and does not add to the thickness of the garment. IVhen it is desired to remove the apron the, bow 12 is untied and the lacing strand 10 is withdrawn from the loops. The apron is then released from the supporting band 2 while the latter remains attached to the garment.

What I claim is: Y

1. The combination of a garment; a sanitary apron; a relatively large number of freely flexible depending loops attached to the garment and arranged in a row around it; a corresponding row of companion flexible loops carried by the apron and extending above the upper edge thereof; and a freely flexible lacing strand trained through the loops of both rows and detachably held against withdrawal, whereby the apron is supported by freely flexible lacing means designed to permit a yield and a distribution of strain therealong when the apron is subjected, to pulling strains, and the apron, laeing means and garment are safeguarded from rupture.

2. A sanitary apron unit comprising an apron; a flexible attaching band extending along the upper edge of the apron and adapted to be stitched to a garment; a relatively large number of flexible depending loops carried by the band and arranged in a row therealong; a relatively large number of flexible loops carried by the apron and extending in a corresponding row along the upper edge of the apron; and a lacing strand trained through the loops of both rows to detachably hold the apron to the attaching band, said strand and loops permitting a yield and a.

distribution of strain therealong when the apron is pulled.

3. A sanitary apron unit comprising an apron; a freely flexible attaching band extendin along the upper edge of the apron and a apted to be stitched to a garment; a relatively large number of freely flexible loops carried by the band, arranged in a row, and extending below the lower edge of the band; a corresponding row of flexible companion loops carried by the apron and extending above the upper edge thereof; and a flexible lacing strand trained through the loops of both rows between the band and the apron and detaehably held against withdrawal, whereby the band and apron are connected by freely flexible lacing means disposed between the band and apron, all will lie substantially flush when the band is attached to a garment, and the lacing means will permit a yield and a distribution of strain therealong when the apron is pulled.

4. The combination of a garment; a sanitary apron; a freely flexible apron-supporting band extending transversely around the garment and stitched thereto alonel its length; a relatively large number of freely flexible loops carried by the band, arranged in a row and extending below the lower edge of the band; a corresponding row of flexible companion loops carried by the apron and extending above the upper edge thereof fand a freely flexible lacing strand trained through the loops of both rows between the band and the apron and detachably held against withdrawal, whereby the band and the apron are connected by freely flexible lacing means disposed between the band and apron, all being substantially flush, and the lacing means will permit a yield and a distribution of strain therealong when the apron is pulled.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

NAYA BRANDT. 

